Highlights after the first two matches of U19 Song Lam Nghe An

Train leader Nguyen Quang Vinh

It can be said that young midfielder Nguyen Quang Vinh is the best player of the team.U19 Song Lam Nghe Anin the last 2 matches. Almost all the attacking situations of the Nghe team went through the feet of this midfielder wearing the number 9 shirt. With good technique and tactical vision, Quang Vinh often has sharp passes that tear apart the opponent's defense.

Besides, the finishing ability of the midfielder born in 2005 is also very remarkable, Quang Vinh often has dangerous shots towards the opponent's goal. 1 goal and 1 assist after 2 matches are the numbers that speak to the importance of Nguyen Quang Vinh in the U19 Song Lam Nghe An squad. Hopefully, this midfielder wearing the number 9 shirt will continue to maintain high performance in the upcoming matches to help U19 Song Lam Nghe An go deep in the final round this year.

Midfielder Nguyen Quang Vinh is playing very consistently in this year's tournament. Photo: Chung Nguyen

Ability to take advantage of opportunities

If the young players from Nghe An had made good use of the opportunities they had in the match against U19 Becamex Binh Duong, the score would not have stopped at 2-1. This was a match in which coach Nguyen Van Vinh's students created many clear opportunities. However, Le Dinh Long Vu, Phan Duy Hao, and Nguyen Van Son regrettably missed them. The same thing happened inmatch against U19 Dong A Thanh Hoa, the ability to take advantage of the players of the Nghe team made them have to work very hard to get a draw. Obviously, the strikers of U19 Song Lam Nghe An must improve a lot in the upcoming matches if they want to go deep in the 2023 National U19 Finals.

Le Dinh Long Vu played quite well but had no luck in this year's tournament. Photo: Chung Le

Defensive concerns

The defense of U19 Song Lam Nghe An has improved somewhat in the second match. However, facing the free kick situations of U19 Becamex Binh Duong, the defense of the Nghe team still has certain confusion.

Besides, there is the worry about the goalkeeper position of U19 Song Lam Nghe An. After the first 2 matches, both goalkeepers Huu Hau and Xuan Son were used by the coaching staff of the Nghe team. However, this young goalkeeper duo could not dispelMissing goalkeeper Cao Van BinhHopefully the 2-1 victory over U19 Becamex Binh Duong will be a mental medicine to help the players in the Nghe An team's defense to be more confident in the upcoming matches, thereby improving the stability of U19 Song Lam Nghe An.

U19 Song Lam Nghe An and the memory of goalkeeper Cao Van Binh. Photo: VFF

Advantage for U19 Song Lam Nghe An

With 4 points after the first 2 matches, U19 Song Lam Nghe An is temporarily ranked 2nd in Group C (less than U19 Dong A Thanh Hoa). This is a big advantage for coach Nguyen Van Vinh and his team before entering the final match. And the Nghe team only needs to gain 1 point against U19 Dong Thap to be sure to enter the quarter-finals.

Midfielder Truong Van Tuyen scored to help U19 Song Lam Nghe An gain an advantage in Group C. Photo: Chung Le

Another advantage for coach Nguyen Van Vinh and his team is that they will compete at 5:30 p.m. on April 27. This is the time when almost all the group stage matches have ended and at that time the coaching staff of the Nghe An team will have the basis to choose a favorable bracket in the next round. The 2023 National U19 Tournament hasquite a few strong opponentsand a favorable schedule will be an important factor in helping teams advance.

1 win and 1 draw after the first two matches is an acceptable result for U19 Song Lam Nghe An. Hopefully, coach Nguyen Van Vinh and his team will play more and more confidently to achieve good results in this year's tournament.